The UK's MI5 security service has issued an espionage alert, warning that China is trying to recruit members of Parliament by posing as recruiters. British Security Minister Dan Jarvis says he has launched a plan to counter threats from China and other state actors.
00:00The UK's MI5 Security Service has issued an espionage alert warning lawmakers about Chinese spy activity.
00:08The British Security Minister has addressed Parliament on this situation.
00:11Our intelligence agencies have warned that China is attempting to recruit and cultivate individuals with access to sensitive information about Parliament and the UK government.
00:24MI5 warns that Chinese intelligence officers are posing as recruitment agents targeting UK government workers and members of Parliament.
00:33Jarvis says they're working to counter the threats, including upgrading encryption technology.
00:39The warning comes after prosecutors dropped a case against two British men charged with spying for China, citing insufficient evidence to show China's threat to British national security.
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